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Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?
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The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? And how did Saddam Hussein try to bring it back?
Odysseus and His Not-always Heroic Odyssey
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Odysseus is the hero of the epic Greek poem "The Odyssey." But by today's standards, he might not be considered a hero at all.
How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?
Muhammad Ali Quiz
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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee... In the '70s, Muhammad Ali was the most popular sport figure in the world! How much you know about this boxing master?
How Bomb-sniffing Dogs Work
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You probably have no idea what explosives smell like. But dogs can be trained to detect that distinctive smell, even if it's just wafting through the air.
Knight
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Knights, in the Middle Ages, were warrior horsemen. A knight was called Sir, and was usually of a noble or a genteel family.
1946-1968 Dodge Power Wagon
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The 1946-1968 Dodge Power Wagon proved its worth during World War II combat. See how the warhorse Dodge Power Wagon was turned into a workhorse.
1948-1952 Ford F-Series Trucks
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Ford F-Series trucks were introduced in 1948 and have enjoyed half a century of popularity. Find photos and facts for 1948-1952 Ford F-Series trucks.
Can You Name These Cowboy Stars From Memory?
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The cowboy may be the quintessential American hero. An action-minded traveler, a frontier explorer who rights wrongs and brings justice to a land where none exists. How many cowboys do you know? Saddle up and find out!